Nurs 5220 chapter10 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NURS 5220-Chapter10_HA. Questions and Answers 1. 1.ID: 1 In which group would a slight enlargement of the thyroid gland be considered a normal finding? A. Infants B. Adolescents C. Pregnant women Correct D. Frail elderly The fetal thyroid gland becomes functional in the second trimester. Before this time, the mother is the source of thyroid hormone, and pregnant women require increased iodine intake. As long as adequate iodine intake is maintained, the size of the thyroid will not c...